HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - BarricadesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2022
SUBJECT: AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR
BARRICADES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for
quote for barricades from United Site Services for the Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the CVB Fund for an amount not to exceed
$23,625.00.
BACKGROUND: This is for barricade rental with install and removal every weekend (Friday
through Sunday) on Main Street throughout the Christmas Capital of
Texas season. Specifically, this firm will place the barricades along Main
Street so that the CCOT Plan (which has been reviewed with the
merchants) provides appropriate safety, comfort and protection to the
expected weekend crowds.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy.
Formal bids and advertisements are not required for purchases under
$50,000. Three quotes were submitted as noted below. United Site
Services submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
United Site Services $23,625.
United Rentals $47,217.
Moduloc $69,614.
Staff recommends approval.
TS/LW